Andhra Pradesh gets new land allotment policy

There were allegations that lands were not being used for the purpose for which they were intended,particularly for establishment of industries.

8220;The new policy will address all such issues,8221; state Information Minister D K Aruna told reporters late evening after a marathon five-hour meeting of the state Cabinet.

Under the policy,8217;Land Management Authority8217; would be constituted to be headed by Chief Commissioner of Land Administration for allotment of land to individuals and businesses.

The tenure of land leases would be extended from 25 to 33 years under the new policy,the Minister said.